- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Alaïa
Alaïa is a Parisian couture house defined by sculptural elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and an enduring devotion to the female form. Founded by Azzedine Alaïa, the Maison continues to unite architectural design, exceptional materials, and atelier savoir-faire within a culture that values precision, intimacy, and creative integrity. As an employer, Alaïa offers the rare opportunity to contribute to a house where heritage is not preserved as nostalgia, but advanced through innovation, discipline, and collaboration. Its teams are encouraged to cultivate excellence across design, craftsmanship, retail, communications, and operations, while upholding the discreet, uncompromising spirit that has made Alaïa a singular name in luxury fashion.
Alaïa is seeking a Senior Sales Associate in Paris to deliver exceptional, personalized client experiences, develop a prestigious local and international clientele, and support boutique sales performance, stock management and visual merchandising. The role requires at least five years of luxury fashion boutique sales experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver an exceptional client experience that embodies Alaïa’s values, history and identity.
- Manage the full client journey—from welcome and advice to loyalty-building—and provide expert presentations of the collections and products.
- Recruit, retain and develop a prestigious local and international clientele.
- Build and manage a strong client portfolio by personalizing every interaction, including VIP visits, phone calls and private appointments.
- Proactively analyze key sales and CRM indicators to achieve the boutique’s ambitious objectives.
- Work closely with management to adjust sales strategies in response to trends and performance.
- Manage stock effectively, follow internal procedures and anticipate commercial needs.
- Ensure compliance with and application of visual merchandising guidelines.
- Participate in after-sales activities and provide impeccable service at every stage of the client journey.
- Maintain a polished appearance in line with the Maison’s recommendations and reflecting the brand’s excellence.
- Contribute to sales reports and share relevant analyses with managers.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of successful experience as a Sales Advisor in a luxury fashion boutique.
- Exceptional presentation, excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of client service.
- Curiosity, open-mindedness, proactivity and a strong team spirit.
- An interest in art and design, with a pronounced fashion and haute couture culture.
- Fluency in English and French is essential; an additional language is appreciated.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of successful experience as a Sales Advisor in a luxury fashion boutique.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Alaïa fosters an intimate, craft-led culture where precision, creativity, and respect for the maison’s couture heritage guide daily work. As an employer, it offers a collaborative environment that values artisanal excellence, thoughtful innovation, and a deep sensitivity to form, material, and timeless elegance.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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